Updated: Stocks drift between small gains and losses on Wall Street NEW YORK — Stocks are mostly unchanged in morning trading Thursday as investors sift through a handful of earnings reports. Several companies including HP and Dollar General fell after their results disappointed investors. KEEPING SCORE: The Dow Jones industrial average was flat at 18,480 as of 10:30 a.m. More
Updated: Rosberg’s chance for points as Hamilton expects grid penalty SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium — While Formula One leader Lewis Hamilton expects to swallow a severe grid penalty at the Belgian Grand Prix this weekend, Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg hopes to take advantage. Hamilton won six of the past seven races to turn a 43-point deficit into a 19-point lead heading into the summer break. More
Russian doping coach Chegin loses appeal against life ban MOSCOW — The Russian anti-doping agency says a coach linked to more than 20 doping cases has lost his appeal against a life ban from athletics. Viktor Chegin was banned in March on evidence he oversaw mass doping by Russian race walkers at his training center, the base for many Olympic and world championship medalists. More
Kenya disbands Olympic committee after troubles in Rio NAIROBI, Kenya — The National Olympic Committee of Kenya was disbanded by the government on Thursday and an investigation launched into alleged mismanagement of the country’s team at the Rio de Janeiro Games. The problems faced by the team in Rio damaged the morale of athletes, Kenya sports minister Hassan Wario said. More
Updated: Marlins get OF Jeff Francoeur from Braves in 3-team trade MIAMI — The Miami Marlins acquired Jeff Francoeur from the Atlanta Braves in a three-team trade Wednesday night, hoping the well-traveled outfielder can provide a boost toward a playoff spot. Francoeur was the only major leaguer included in the deal that also involved Texas. More
Suspect arrested in connection with deadly Edmond home invasion A man was arrested in connection with a home invasion that led to a deadly shooting over the weekend in Edmond. 01/6/2025 - 6:13 am | View Link
Edmond police arrest suspect in deadly home invasion, investigation ongoing Edmond Police continue to investigate a deadly home invasion that happened Saturday morning.Police responded to the1700 block of Pinnacle Lane just after 10:4 ... 01/6/2025 - 5:54 am | View Link
Manatee Sheriff talks deadly home invasion and warns would-be robbers One man is dead, and another is under arrest after a homeowner fired shots at them during an attempted home invasion Thursday night, Manatee County Sheriff Rick Wells said Friday. 12/27/2024 - 3:43 am | View Link
DEAR MISS MANNERS: We have a longtime friend, and now neighbor, who cannot consume food orally due to extensive cancer surgeries and treatments years ago.
They can consume very limited quantities of liquids, but they use a tube-feeding process for all nutrition, and have done so for years.
We will soon host a formal, seated dinner party for a dozen neighbors to meet the newest people who have moved to our street.
SpaceX is set to send up the second launch of the year from the Space Coast on Monday afternoon.
A Falcon 9 carrying 24 of the company’s Starlink internet satellites is set for liftoff during a three-hour launch window that opens at 12:21 p.m. from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station’s Space Launch Complex 40.
By PATRICK WHITTLE and BRIAN WITTE, Associated Press
A major winter blast of snow, ice, wind and plunging temperatures in the U. S. stirred dangerous travel conditions from central and southern states all the way to the East Coast early Monday, prompting schools and government offices in several states to close.
Snow and ice blanketed major roads across Kansas, western Nebraska and parts of Indiana, where the state’s National Guard was activated to help stranded motorists.
What are the best smartwatches?
Are you trying to improve your fitness? Do you want to boost your productivity and stay connected to your smartphone? The latest generation of smartwatches can help you get the most out of every day. They keep you connected to your messages, emails, phone calls and much more and connect to your other devices for everyday use.
If you are thinking about investing in a smartwatch, you may have some questions about what features to look out for and what would fit your lifestyle the best.
By LISA MASCARO, Associated Press Congressional Correspondent
WASHINGTON (AP) — As Congress convenes during a winter storm to certify President-elect Donald Trump’s election, the legacy of Jan. 6 hangs over the proceedings with an extraordinary fact: The candidate who tried to overturn the previous election won this time and is legitimately returning to power.
Lawmakers will gather noontime Monday under the tightest national security level possible.
Dear Eric: I’ve been with my husband 25 years, married the last seven. We have children from prior marriages, and I have six grandchildren.
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